Ranch House Grill (The), 4426 Gandy Blvd, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: RANCH HOUSE GRILL (THE)
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 4426 Gandy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33611-3302
License #: 3903739
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 08/15/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. On end of cooks line
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Ribs
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Fish
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in the process of reheating for hot holding has not reached 165 degrees Fahrenheit after more than 2 hours . Black eye peas **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by lien bag
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
08/15/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In dry storage area
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. In dishwash area
  • Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In back kitchen area
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Large to go containers not inverted **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs on top shelf of walk in cooler
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than hand-washing, used as storage ,in bar area
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At dish was area employee hand wash sink
  • Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooled in quantity deeper than 4 inches. Yellow rice **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
5/29/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Back prep area
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Large tin party trays
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. Can of ketchup
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Rice 130°
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over salad dressings in walk in cooler
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. In dish wash
  • Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
2/13/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In several areas
  • Basic - Reuse of single-use articles.
  • Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over onions , WIC
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored in food preparation area with potential to cause cross contamination. At bar area
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by Lenin hamper.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
8/13/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.walk in cooler
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Food container stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. At bar area
  • High Priority - Label missing from can
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.walk in cooler
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar employee hand wash sink.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
3/26/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. next to soda boxes .
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. at bar employee handsink .
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. buckets stored in sink, dishwash area .
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. bag of potatoes.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. not constant in walkin .
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. at bar area.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
7/31/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. at 3 comp sink area
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. end of cooks line .
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. dry storage area .
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. in cheese container.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. in walk in cooler .
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw ground beef stored over lettuce , reachin cooler .
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. not inverted at cooks line.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
3/29/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. at bar employee handwash sink .
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans. can of tomatoe sauce .
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. walk in freezer .
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.2 boxes of sweet potatoes .
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. bar employee handwash sink .
  • Observed in-use utensil used with moist food not stored in running water of sufficient velocity. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner. turkeys out on counter.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
10/3/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. in dry storage area .
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. over dishwasher.
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw eggs over dressing , walk in cooler .
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. large tins, dry storage area .
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. front line.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
6/8/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - (A) A handwashing lavatory shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for EMPLOYEE use.
  • Critical - (A) FOOD shall be protected from cross contamination by: (4) storing the FOOD in PACKAGES, covered containers, or wrappings;
  • (B) Cloths used for wiping FOOD spills shall be: (2) Wet and cleaned as specified under Paragraph 4-802.11(D), stored in a chemical sanitizer at a concentration specified in Section 4-501.114, and used for wiping spills from FOOD-CONTACT and nonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT.
  • Critical - (B) Except as specified in Paragraphs (D) and (E) of this section, refrigerated, ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared and packaged by a food processing plant shall be clearly marked, at the time the original container is opened in a food establishment and if the food is held for more than 24 hours, to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, based on the temperature and time combinations specified in Paragraph (A) of this section; and: (1) The day the original container is opened in the food establishment shall be counted as Day 1; and (2) The day or date marked by the food establishment may not exceed a manufacturer's use-by date if the manufacturer determined the use-by date based on food safety.
  • Critical - (B) Except when washing fruits and vegetables as specified under Section 3-302.15 or when otherwise approved, food EMPLOYEES' may not contact exposed, ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and shall use suitable utensils such as deli tissue, spatulas, tongs, single-use gloves, or dispensing equipment.
  • Critical - (C) Except as specified in Paragraph (D) of this section, if used with POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD, EQUIPMENT FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES and UTENSILS shall be cleaned throughout the day at least every 4 hours. (D) Surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting potentially hazardous food may be cleaned less frequently than every 4 hours if: (1) In storage, containers of potentially hazardous food and their contents are maintained at temperatures specified under Chapter 3 and the containers are cleaned when they are empty; (2) Utensils and equipment are used to prepare food in a refrigerated room or area that is maintained at one of the temperatures in the following chart and: (a) The utensils and equipment are cleaned at the frequency in the following chart [temperature/cleaning frequency] that corresponds to the temperature: [at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or less - 24 hours; greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit to 45 degrees Fahrenheit - 20 hours; greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit to 50 degrees Fahrenheit - 16 hours; greater than 50 degrees Fahrenheit to 55 degrees Fahrenheit - 10 hours] (b) The cleaning frequency based on the ambient temperature of the refrigerated room or areas is documented in the food establishment. (3) Containers in serving situations such as salad bars, delis, and cafeteria lines hold ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food that is maintained at the temperatures specified under Chapter 3, are intermittently combined with additional supplies of the same food that is at the required temperature, and the containers are cleaned at least every 24 hours; (4) Temperature measuring devices are maintained in contact with food, such as when left in a container of deli food or in a roast, held at temperatures specified under Chapter 3; (5) Equipment is used for storage of packaged or unpackaged food such as a reach-in refrigerator and the equipment is cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues; (6) The cleaning schedule is approved based on consideration of: (a) Characteristics of the equipment and its use, (b) The type of food involved, (c) The amount of food residue accumulation, and (d) The temperature at which the food is maintained during the operation and the potential for the rapid and progressive multiplication of pathogenic or toxigenic microorganisms that are capable of causing foodborne disease; or (7) In-use utensils are intermittently stored in a container of water in which the water is maintained at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or more and the utensils and container are cleaned at least every 24 hours or at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
  • (d) Carbon dioxide and helium tanks shall be adequately secured so as to preclude any danger to safety.
  • Critical - Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco. (A) Except as specified in Paragraph (B) of this section, an EMPLOYEE shall eat, drink, or use any form of tobacco only in designated areas where the contamination of exposed FOOD; clean EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, and LINENS; unwrapped SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE- USE ARTICLES; or other items needing protection can not result. (B) A FOOD EMPLOYEE may drink from a closed BEVERAGE container if the container is handled to prevent contamination of: (1) The EMPLOYEE'S hands; (2) The container; and (3) Exposed FOOD; clean EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, and LINENS; and unwrapped SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES.
  • Critical - Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco. (A) Except as specified in Paragraph (B) of this section, an EMPLOYEE shall eat, drink, or use any form of tobacco only in designated areas where the contamination of exposed FOOD; clean EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, and LINENS; unwrapped SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE- USE ARTICLES; or other items needing protection can not result. (B) A FOOD EMPLOYEE may drink from a closed BEVERAGE container if the container is handled to prevent contamination of: (1) The EMPLOYEE'S hands; (2) The container; and (3) Exposed FOOD; clean EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, and LINENS; and unwrapped SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES.
  • Critical - FOOD Storage Containers, Identified with Common Name of FOOD. Working containers holding FOOD or FOOD ingredients that are removed from their original PACKAGES for use in the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT, such as cooking oils, flour, herbs, potato flakes, salt, spices, and sugar shall be identified with the common name of the FOOD except that containers holding FOOD that can be readily and unmistakably recognized such as dry pasta need not be identified.
  • Critical - Hand Drying Provision. Each handwashing lavatory or group of adjacent lavatories shall be provided with: (A) Individual, disposable towels; (B) A continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; or (C) A heated-air hand drying device.
  • Critical - Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered. A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.
2/8/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. out on counter.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. eggs over salad dressings , walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. at salad prep area.
  • Critical. Observed nonready-to-eat food handled by employees without the use of gloves, deli paper, scoops, tongs or other utensils.
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. in dishwash area.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. on cooks line.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. in dishwash area.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. mens room.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. end of cooks line.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. bar area.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical. Electrical outlet missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only. on cooks line.
7/19/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. pie crust, dry storage area.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.on cooks line.
  • Observed water draining onto floor surface. under employee handwash sink in dishwash area.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. at employee handwash sink in dishwash area.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. in hood system.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
3/30/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans. can of marina sauce .
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. in dry storage area.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. in dishwash area.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. on cooks line.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by utensils. at bar area.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. at doorway to dry storage area.
9/28/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. potatoe .
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.min walkin freezer.
  • Critical. Observed employee with open sores/cuts/burns handling food.
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair walkin cooler door handle .
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. at bar area.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.at bar area.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. at bar area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. at bar area.
8/3/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/8/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/19/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/13/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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